Introduction to New Suburban Restaurants
Welcome back to Chicago, Jack in the Box.
The iconic fast food chain will open as many as 10 new locations in the city and suburbs over the next two years as part of a "strategic expansion into Chicago," the restaurant previously announced. And according to the Jack in the Box website, two of its newest suburban locations are set to open as early as July.
New Locations and Opening Dates
Other locations in and around Chicago will open in August and September, the site said. The full list of confirmed new restaurants and dates can be found below, according to the Jack in the Box website:
- Carol Stream: 441 E. Geneva Rd., opening Aug. 2025
- Chicago: 7807 S. Cicero Ave., opening Sept. 2025
- Countryside: 5656 s. La Grange Rd., opening Aug. 2025
- Lake in the Hills: 320 N. Randall Rd., opening Sept. 2025
- Naperville: 1600 E. Ogden. Ave., opening July 2025
- New Lenox: 672 E. Lincoln Hwy., opening Aug. 2025
- Plainfield: 2101 Rte. 59, opening July 2025
Return to the Chicago Market
The new restaurants mark the first time in over 40 years that the brand will have a presence in the Chicago area, the company said in a recent release, calling it a "highly anticipated return to the Chicagoland market."
“This strategic expansion into Chicago allows us to not only satisfy long-standing customer demand for our brand, but also to become a key member in the region’s thriving restaurant scene,” Jack in the Box CEO Darin Harris said in the release. “We’re excited to bring our unique menu where customers can order any item at any time – day or night and we’re confident Jack in the Box will quickly become a favorite local destination.”
Expansion into New Markets
According to the release, the chain will also expand into new markets including Utah, Kentucky, Arkansas, Montana, Wyoming, Michigan, Florida, Georgia and Mexico.
The new Chicago area locations will offer dine-in, drive-thru and mobile ordering options and will be open 24-hours a day and feature the chain’s iconic late-night "24/7 craveable menu." Other popular Jack in the Box menu items include burgers, tacos, chicken sandwiches, milkshakes and breakfast.
Menu Updates
In January, Jack in the Box announced it was adding new Jack Wrap flavors onto menus, including a Fajita Jack Wrap and a Caesar Jack Wrap.
Conclusion
The opening of new Jack in the Box locations in the Chicago suburbs is a significant development for the fast food chain, marking its return to the market after over 40 years. With a range of menu options and convenient ordering methods, these new locations are likely to be popular with customers.
FAQs
Q: How many new Jack in the Box locations are opening in the Chicago suburbs?
A: Two new locations are set to open in July, with additional locations opening in August and September.
Q: What menu items are available at Jack in the Box?
A: Jack in the Box offers a range of menu items, including burgers, tacos, chicken sandwiches, milkshakes, breakfast, and late-night "24/7 craveable menu" options.
Q: Are the new locations open 24 hours a day?
A: Yes, the new locations will be open 24 hours a day and offer dine-in, drive-thru, and mobile ordering options.
